Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones files bankruptcy amid defamation suits

Poynter The bankruptcy filing means those suits will be put on hold while three companies affiliated with Jones reorganize their finances. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones files for …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM

A federal judge overturned the public transport mask mandate.

Poynter Plus, Friday is Earth Day and we have some polls that show it matters to your viewers, readers and listeners, and what they care about most. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A federal judge overturned the pu…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 11:30 AM

What’s next for Elon Musk and Twitter?

Poynter Is the world’s richest man truly interested in acquiring and, in his mind, improving the social media giant? Or is he bored and trolling us? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What’s next for Elon Musk and T…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 9:59 AM

One weekend. 3 mass shootings. 26 injured. 2 dead.

Poynter Plus, rising road rage, the latest COVID wave is probably here, vaccinated workers resent companies relaxing COVID-19 requirements, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   One weekend. 3 mass shootings. 2…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

April 17, 2022 at 12:14 PM

How would you build a new journalism school?

Poynter If someone put you in charge of remaking your department or inventing a new one, what would stay and what would go? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock I’m breaking the Rule of Three this we…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 5:29 PM

CORRECTED: Brazil’s fact-checkers air concerns over so-called ‘Fake News’ bill

Poynter Many seasoned fact-checkers take issue with some of its provisions. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • EDITOR'S NOTE: A draft version of this newsletter was sent in error this morning. Here is the correct versi…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 1:14 PM

Brazil’s fact-checkers air concerns over “Fake News” bill

Poynter Many seasoned fact-checkers take issue with some of its provisions. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Brazil’s fact-checkers air concerns over so-called “Fake News” bill Brazilian Lower House of Congre…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Follow the $$$ in public safety

Poynter What we learned yesterday  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Slide by Samah Assad, CBS Chicago The American Rescue Plan Act means a lot of money is headed into state and local budgets, and one of the pl…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM

What is the summertime ethanol waiver?

Poynter And how will it affect gas prices? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What is the summertime ethanol waiver and how will it affect gas prices? An ethanol refinery in Chancellor, South Dakota, on Thurs…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Why is Poynter focused on covering crime?

Poynter We have three jails workshops lined up for 2022. And, our new online seminar for public safety journalism deadlines this Friday. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   For the last four years, Poynter has led trai…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Your Turn: The consequences of standing up for yourself

Poynter Another take on The Slap  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Look, I didn’t want to talk about The Slap.  The coverage and analysis of it has been extensive and at times ridiculous (everyone MUST have a take on everyth…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Today’s inflation figures could be the highest since 1981

Poynter Plus, Philadelphia reinstates its indoor mask mandate, staffing will make air travel more challenging, South Korea finally gets a break, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Today’s inflation figures c…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

April 11, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Your students want freelance tips? We’ve got ‘em

Poynter Plus thoughts on teaching about corrections, a new social media app that begs for authenticity and news for your classroom Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock Last week I got to spend some v…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 11, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Why the week ahead is crucial for COVID-19 decisions

Poynter Plus, why chronic school absenteeism is a pandemic aftereffect, the teen mental health crisis that COVID-19 made worse, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why the week ahead is crucial for COVID-19 d…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM

A new COVID-19 wave arrives in Canada

Poynter If you normally skim through this column, slow down today and read this one carefully. What's happening in Canada could soon come to the US.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a new COVID-19 wave arrives i…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The latest journalism on Ukraine-Russia, and other notable media news

Poynter Including how Fox News helped its journalists in Ukraine, the Gridiron dinner that infected many with COVID-19, hefty ESPN salaries, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning. First, a note a…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM

An FDA panel wants annual COVID boosters

Poynter Plus, full FDA approval of Pfizer’s vaccine did not dramatically increase acceptance, high-level Democrats test positive, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   An FDA panel wants annual COVID boosters, …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 1:35 PM

Beyond 🤖 journalism

Poynter Plus links to help you learn, attend and celebrate   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Screen shot, Associated Press As artificial intelligence and our understanding of it becomes more sophisticated, th…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Reports from Ukraine grow more horrific by the day

Poynter Veteran war correspondent Richard Engel visited Bucha, the site of atrocities by Russian troops, and said it was like nothing he has ever seen before. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   News reports from Ukr…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM

The House approved it, so when will the US legalize marijuana?

Poynter Plus, a possible CDC revamp, Biden to delay student loan repayments again, the MLB approves an electronic device to replace hand signals, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The House approved it, so …

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 3:15 PM

It's a forever kind of love

Poynter We're celebrating International Fact-Checking Day all week, but our dedication to facts is for life. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Team Poynter is in the middle of a weeklong celebration of facts, and you…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Elon Musk's latest move could be a game-changer

Poynter Experts believe the world’s richest person might eventually obtain an active role on Twitter’s board or even attempt to acquire the company outright. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Elon Musk becoming Twi…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Can you be ‘too boosted’ with COVID-19 vaccines?

Poynter Plus, the COVID ‘emergency’ expires soon but hospitals execs want it extended, the COVID-diabetes connection, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Can you be ‘too boosted’ with COVID-19 vaccines? …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 4, 2022 at 11:31 AM

The latest scenes and stories from Ukraine are a gut punch

Poynter What we’re seeing in Ukraine is so ghastly that becoming numb to it should not even be an option. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The latest scenes and stories from Ukraine are a gut punch A mass…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

April 3, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Behind the scenes of journalism’s best investigations

Poynter The Goldsmith Award honors great investigations. The Shorenstein Center got the inside scoop on how the finalists did their work. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Screenshot When I first started teach…

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  Neil Brown, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

April 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Let’s build a more fact-based future together.

Poynter Today is the sixth annual International Fact-Checking Day. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hi, .  Today, we celebrate International Fact-Checking Day thanks to individuals like you who value and support the role of fac…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Factually: Factchequeado is putting false narratives from US Latin communities on the mainstream map

Poynter  Hispanic communities in the United States export misinformation across Latin America Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • The inception story of Factchequeado, a new initia…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 11:31 AM

A CBS News controversy, a Washington Post exclusive, and some journalism recommendations

Poynter An abbreviated edition of The Poynter Report with a few weekend suggestions, as well as a few notable notes from the media world. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A CBS News controversy, a Washington Post …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 1:22 PM

What happens when you follow the $$$?

Poynter Here are the highlights from yesterday Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How do you get your mind around $1.9 trillion in federal funding? And the $350 billion that’s going to state and local gover…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 11:30 AM

News outlets focus on the right thing in Russia-Ukraine coverage

Poynter While intelligent analysis and predictions can be worthwhile, news outlets are mostly doing the responsible thing: reporting the facts. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Optimism, pessimism or skepticism? N…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM

50 or older? Get a second booster if you want to, FDA says

Poynter Plus, Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients should consider an mRNA booster, inflation is hitting food banks hard as SNAP benefits drop, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   If you are 50 or older, …

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 1:48 PM

What comes after "congrats!"

Poynter We're here to celebrate your wins and help you succeed in the next stage of your career Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter hosted 25 new managers in Washington, D.C., March 21 through March 25…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Should I lock away my red panda?

Poynter On anti-Asian hate, “Turning Red,” and when defending yourself goes wrong   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. (Shutterstock) Two weeks ago I was walking to a vigil for the Atlanta shootings with my husband. Three…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Will Smith’s slap heard ‘round the world was an insult to the Oscars

Poynter Did you ever think we would have a more bizarre Academy Awards moment than 2017 when the wrong name was announced for Best Picture? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Will Smith’s slap heard ‘round the world…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM

New COVID-19 focus: Filtration, air exchange and air disinfection

Poynter Plus, another White House infection, South Korea finally sees a peak in cases, your 5G-equipped new car, the legality of slapping someone, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Filtration, air exchange …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Chris Wallace talks about leaving Fox News

Poynter ‘I just no longer felt comfortable with the programming at Fox.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Chris Wallace talks about leaving Fox News: ‘I just no longer felt comfortable with the programming at Fox.…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 9:59 AM

'Approval' for a fourth shot for people over age 50

Poynter Plus, 40 million people could start repaying student loans in May, Florida no longer reports COVID cases for tourists and visitors, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This week, the FDA/CDC may ‘appr…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

March 27, 2022 at 11:59 AM

I'm dreaming of summer. Will you join me? 🌞

Poynter It’s only a few weeks until semester’s end. Let’s gather to recharge, rejuvenate and rejoice that we’re in person again.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   It’s another short week for me so I’m keeping things…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 11:30 AM

A special Poynter Report: Suggested journalism for your weekend

Poynter 16 suggestions for essential, interesting and entertaining journalism to catch up on over the weekend. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A special Poynter Report: Suggested journalism for your weekend Good …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Where would 100,000 Ukrainians live in the US?

Poynter Plus, Biden warns of ‘real food shortages’ due to the war in Ukraine, airlines ask the government to drop mask mandates, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Where would 100,000 Ukrainians live in the …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Would you risk your life to reveal the truth?

Poynter Understand the dangers of knowing what’s really happening in Ukraine  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   History is unfolding right before our eyes. How the story is told today depends on caring individual…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Media coverage of Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court hearings

Poynter Republicans’ pledges that Jackson would be treated fairly seemed genuine. Then the hearings actually started. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Media coverage of Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirma…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM

There could soon be a COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5

Poynter But its effectiveness is low. Plus, South Korea orders crematoriums to increase capacity, the rush to do something about gas prices, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   There could soon be a COVID-19 …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 12:14 PM

You should tell that story

Poynter How to write about the people you see each day Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   From left: Amaris Castillo, then a reporter for The Sun in Lowell, Massachusetts, accompanies Ismael Rodriguez and Margarita…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 11:30 AM

How media organizations balance coverage of two important stories

Poynter Both Russia’s attack on Ukraine and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court hearings would thoroughly dominate the news cycle if not for the other. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How media organizations ba…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM

BA.2 is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in parts of the US

Poynter Plus, money is nearly gone for fourth vaccine doses and testing, COVID makes a run through the White House, alcohol-related deaths are up, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   BA.2 is now is the domina…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Immigration, inflation and pandemic-era economy

Poynter Sign up for our next free webinar on April 7. Plus, in-person teaching is back, charting alumni's career paths and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Barbecue wafted from the food truck in the parking lot…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Firsthand account reveals the frightening reality of a brutal war

Poynter Associated Press video journalist Mstyslav Chernov gives his account of the Russian siege of Mariupol in Ukraine. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Firsthand account reveals the frightening reality of a bru…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Biden warns of Russian cyberattacks. How to prepare.

Poynter Plus, US gun sales increased after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, preppers are once again prepping, election workers are quitting, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   President Biden warns of Russian c…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 6:34 PM

How concerned to be about a new COVID-19 outbreak

Poynter Plus, prison populations rose in 19 states despite the pandemic, see data for $1.5 billion in police misconduct settlements, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How concerned should we be about a new …

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